Daijiworld Media Network – Lucknow

Lucknow, Nov 25: A Booth Level Officer (BLO) deployed for voter list revision in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district died on Tuesday after allegedly consuming poison. The deceased, Vipin Yadav, was an assistant teacher posted at a government school in Jaitpur Majha.

Vipin was first taken to Gonda Medical College in critical condition and later referred to Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University (KGMU). Doctors at the trauma centre declared him brought dead after attempts to revive him for nearly 30 minutes. Medical staff said the poison had spread throughout his body, leading to severe respiratory distress. Heavy police presence was deployed on the KGMU premises as tensions rose among teachers.

A video recorded by Vipin’s wife, Seema Yadav, surfaced on social media after his death. In the video, Vipin alleged he was under constant pressure from Tarabganj SDM, Nawabganj BDO, and a local lekhpal regarding voter list revision work. However, the district administration denied the allegations.

Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan termed the claims “incorrect,” stating the teacher was under “family-related stress” and may have been “provoked” to make such statements. She said Vipin had completed most of the assigned work and was not facing official pressure. The DM also indicated that the role of Vipin’s wife is being examined as part of the inquiry.

Vipin, a native of Malani village in Jaunpur, was living in a rented house near his school with his wife. Seema alleged that he had been distressed for days due to work-related pressure. The administration has ordered a detailed probe into the circumstances leading to his death.